'03 Bonnie & Clyde
JAY Z Lyrics


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Uh, uh, uh
You ready, B?
Let's go get 'em

Look for me
Young, B, cruisin' down the Westside Highway
Doin' what we like to do, our way
Eyes behind shades
This necklace the reason all of my dates been blind dates
But today I got my thoroughest girl with me
I'm mashin' the gas, she's grabbin' the wheel, it's trippy
How hard she rides with me, the new Bobby and Whitney
Only time we don't speak is during "Sex and the City"
She gets Carrie fever, but soon as the show's over
She's right back to being my soldier
'Cause mami's a rider and I'm a roller
Put us together, how they gon' stop both us?
Whatever she lacks, I'm right over her shoulder
When I'm off track, mami is keepin' me focused
So let's lock this down like it's supposed to be
The '03 Bonnie and Clyde: Hov' and B, holla

All I need in this life of sin is me and my girlfriend (me and my girlfriend)
Down to ride 'til the very end, is me and my boyfriend (me and my boyfriend) (that's right)
All I need in this life of sin is me and my girlfriend (me and my girlfriend) (look for me)
Down to ride 'til the very end, is me and my boyfriend (me and my boyfriend)

The problem is, you dudes treat the one that you lovin'
With the same respect that you treat the one that you humpin'
That ain't 'bout nothin'
If ever you mad about somethin'
It won't be that, oh no, it won't be that
I don't be at places where we comfy at
With no beatch, oh no, you won't see that
And no, I ain't perfect
Nobody walkin' this earth's surface is
But, girlfriend, work with the kid
I keep you workin' that Hermès Birkin bag
Manolo Blahnik Timbs, Aviator lens
600 drops, Mercedes Benz
The only time you wear Burberry to swim
And I don't have to worry, only worry is him
She do anything necessary for him
And I do anything necessary for her
So don't let the necessary occur, yep

All I need in this life of sin is me and my girlfriend (me and my girlfriend)
Down to ride 'til the very end, is me and my boyfriend (me and my boyfriend) (that's right)
All I need in this life of sin is me and my girlfriend (me and my girlfriend) (look for me)
Down to ride 'til the very end, is me and my boyfriend (me and my boyfriend)

(Talk to 'em, B) if I was your girlfriend
I'll be there for you, if somebody hurts you
Even if that somebody was me (that's right)
Yeah-hee (break it down for 'em, B)
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be
And so I put this on my life
Nobody or nothing will ever come between us
And I promise I'll give my life
My love and my trust if you was my boyfriend (one more time)
Put this on my life
The air that I breathe in, all that I believe in
I promise I'll give my life
My love and my trust if you was my boyfriend

All I need in this life of sin is me and my girlfriend (me and my girlfriend)
Down to ride 'til the very end, is me and my boyfriend (me and my boyfriend) (that's right)




All I need in this life of sin is me and my girlfriend (me and my girlfriend)
Down to ride 'til the very end, is me and my boyfriend (me and my boyfriend)

Overall Meaning

In '03 Bonnie & Clyde, Jay-Z paints a picture of himself and his partner, Beyoncé (then known as B), as a modern-day take on the infamous criminal duo. They ride down the West Side highway, doing things their way, with Jay-Z driving and Beyoncé grabbing the wheel. He sees her as his equal, his partner in crime, and even his "soldier" who is always there to keep him focused. They have a strong connection, and he describes them as the "new Bobby and Whitney," referring to Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston, who were also known for their tumultuous relationship.


Jay-Z also touches on the issue of loyalty in relationships. He criticizes men who do not treat their partners with respect, and emphasizes the importance of working together and being there for each other. Beyoncé also chimes in, expressing her willingness to be there for her partner through thick and thin.


Overall, '03 Bonnie & Clyde is a celebration of love and loyalty between two equals who are not afraid to do things their own way and support each other no matter what.


Line by Line Meaning

Look for me, Young, B
Search for me, young one, with the initial B


Cruisin' down the west-side, highway
Driving casually on the west side of the highway


Doing what we like to do, our way
Doing what we enjoy doing, the way we want to do it


Eyes behind shades, this necklace the reason
Wearing sunglasses and showing off this necklace as the reason for our success


All of my dates been blind dates
All of the people I've dated have been set up by someone else


But today I got my thoroughest girl wit' me
But today I have my most dependable girl with me


I'm mashin' the gas, she's grabbin' the wheel; it's true to the heart
I'm driving recklessly fast, while she's holding on to the steering wheel tightly; it's true to us


She rides with me--the new Bobby and Whitney
She is my partner in crime, like Bobby and Whitney


Only time we don't speak is during "Sex and the City"
The only time we don't talk is while watching the show "Sex and the City"


She gets Carrie fever, but soon as the show is over
She gets really excited about Carrie from the show, but once it's over


She's right back to being my soldier
She returns to being my loyal partner


'Cause mami's a rider and I'm a roller
Because she is willing to go along with my dangerous lifestyle, while I am leading it


Put us together--how they gon' stop both us?
If we're together, how can anyone stop us?


Whatever she lacks, I'm right over her shoulder
Whatever she needs, I'm there to support her


When I'm off track, mami is keepin' me focused
When I lose my way, she is there to keep me on track


So let's lock this down like it's supposed to be
So let's commit to each other like we're meant to be


The '03 Bonnie and Clyde, Hov' and B
We are like the modern-day Bonnie and Clyde, Hov' and B


All I need in this life of sin is me and my girlfriend
All I need in this sinful life is my girlfriend


Down to ride till the very end it's me and my boyfriend
I'm dedicated to riding with my boyfriend until the very end


The problem is you dudes treat the one that you lovin'
The problem is that you treat the person you love the same way you treat the person you're hooking up with


With the same respect that you treat the one that you humpin'
With the same level of respect you give to casual hookups


Dat ain't 'bout nothin
That's not important


If ever you mad about somethin', it won't be that, oh no, it won't be that
If you ever get angry about something, it won't be about treating someone with respect


I don't be at places where we comfy at
I don't hang out in places where we feel comfortable


With no be-atch; oh no, you won't see that
Without any other women; you won't see that


And, no, I ain't perfect; nobody walkin' this earth's surface is
I'm not perfect, and nobody on this earth is


But, girlfriend, work with the kid
But, girlfriend, support me and help me grow


I keep you workin' at Hermes, Birkin' bag
I keep you employed at Hermes, making Birkin bags


Manolo Blahnik, Timbs, aviator lens
Manolo Blahnik shoes, Timberland boots, aviator sunglasses


600 drops, Mercedes Benz
Mercedes Benz SL600 convertible


The only time you wear Burberry to swim
The only time you wear Burberry is while swimming


And I don't have to worry--only worry is him
And I don't have any worries, except for him


She'd do anything necessary for him
She is willing to do anything for him


And I'd do anything necessary for her
And I'm willing to do anything for her


So don't let the necessary occur, yup
So let's not let anything bad happen, agreed?


(Talk to 'em, B)
(Speak to them, B)


If I was your girlfriend
If I was your girlfriend


I'll be there for you if somebody hurts you
I'll be there for you if someone hurts you


Even if the somebody was me
Even if I'm the one who hurt you


(Break it down for 'em, B)
(Explain it to them, B)


Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be
Sometimes I imagine how happy we could be


And so I put this on my life
And so I swear an oath


Nobody or nothing will ever come between us
Nothing and no one will ever come between us


And I promise I'll give my life
And I promise to give my life


My love and my trust if you was my boyfriend
My love and my trust, if you were my boyfriend


Put this on my life
I swear an oath


The air that I breathe in, all that I believe in
Everything I believe in and the air that I breathe


I promise I'll give my life
I promise to give my life


My love and my trust if you was my boyfriend
My love and my trust, if you were my boyfriend


All I need in this life of sin is me and my girlfriend
All I need in this sinful life is my girlfriend


Down to ride till the very end it's me and my boyfriend
I'm dedicated to riding with my boyfriend until the very end


All I need in this life of sin is me and my girlfriend
All I need in this sinful life is my girlfriend


Down to ride till the very end it's me and my boyfriend
I'm dedicated to riding with my boyfriend until the very end




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Tyrone Wrice, Prince Nelson, Tupac Shakur, Shawn Carter, Darryl Harper, Ricky Rouse, Kanye West

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@Cristina-24

Lyrics: Bonnie & Clyde

Uhh, uhh, uhh
You ready B? Let's go get 'em
Look for me, Young, B, cruising down the Westside highway
Doing what we like to do, our, way
Eyes behind shades, this necklace the reason
All of my dates been blind dates
But today, I got my thoroughest girl wit me
I'm mashing the gas, she's grabbing the wheel
It's true to the heart, she rides with me
The new Bobby and Whitney
Only time we don't speak is during 'Sex and the City'
She gets Carrie fever but soon as the show is over
She's right back to being my soldier
'Cause mami's a rider and I'm a roller
Put us together, how they gon' stop both us?
What ever she lacks, I'm right over her shoulder
When I'm off track mami is keeping me focused
So let's, lock this down like it's supposed to be
The '03 Bonnie & Clyde, Hov' and B
All I need in this life of sin, is me and my girlfriend
Down to ride 'til the very end, it's me and my boyfriend
All I need in this life of sin, is me and my girlfriend
Down to ride 'til the very end, it's me and my boyfriend
The problem is, you dudes treat the one that you loving
With the same respect that you treat the one that you humping
Now they 'bout nothing if ever you mad about something
It won't be that, oh no it won't be that
I don't be at, places where we comfy at
With no be-atch, oh no, you won't see that
And no, I ain't perfect, nobody walking this earth's surface is
But girlfriend, work with the kid
I keep you working at Kermain, Birkin Bag
Manolo Blahnik Timbs, aviator lens
600 drops, Mercedes Benz
The only time you wear Burberry to swim
And I don't have to worry, only worry is him
She do anything necessary for him
And I do anything necessary for her
So don't let the necessary occur, yep
All I need in this life of sin, is me and my girlfriend
Down to ride 'til the very end, it's me and my boyfriend
All I need in this life of sin, is me and my girlfriend
Down to ride 'til the very end, it's me and my boyfriend
If I was your girlfriend
I'll be there for you, if somebody hurts you
Even if it's somebody takes my place
Yeah-hee
(Break it down for 'em)
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be
And so I put this on my life
Nobody or nothing will ever come between us
And I promise I'll give my life
And all of my trust if you was my boyfriend
Put this on my life
The air that I breathe in, all that I believe in
I promise I'll give my life
And all of my trust if you was my boyfriend
All I need in this life of sin, is me and my girlfriend
Down to ride 'til the very end, it's me and my boyfriend
All I need in this life of sin, is me and my girlfriend
Down to ride 'til the very end, it's me and my boyfriend



@30abdelkader

Uh, uh, uh
You ready, B?
Let's go get 'em
Look for me
Young, B, cruisin' down the Westside Highway
Doin' what we like to do, our way
Eyes behind shades
This necklace the reason all of my dates been blind dates
But today I got my thoroughest girl with me
I'm mashin' the gas, she's grabbin' the wheel, it's trippy
How hard she rides with me, the new Bobby and Whitney
Only time we don't speak is during "Sex and the City"
She gets Carrie fever, but soon as the show's over
She's right back to being my soldier
'Cause mami's a rider and I'm a roller
Put us together, how they gon' stop both us?
Whatever she lacks, I'm right over her shoulder
When I'm off track, mami is keepin' me focused
So let's lock this down like it's supposed to be
The '03 Bonnie and Clyde: Hov' and B, holla
All I need in this life of sin is me and my girlfriend (me and my girlfriend)
Down to ride 'til the very end, is me and my boyfriend (me and my boyfriend) (that's right)
All I need in this life of sin is me and my girlfriend (me and my girlfriend) (look for me)
Down to ride 'til the very end, is me and my boyfriend (me and my boyfriend)
The problem is, you dudes treat the one that you lovin'
With the same respect that you treat the one that you humpin'
That ain't 'bout nothin'
If ever you mad about somethin'
It won't be that, oh no, it won't be that
I don't be at places where we comfy at
With no beatch, oh no, you won't see that
And no, I ain't perfect
Nobody walkin' this earth's surface is
But, girlfriend, work with the kid
I keep you workin' that Hermès Birkin bag
Manolo Blahnik Timbs, Aviator lens
600 drops, Mercedes Benz
The only time you wear Burberry to swim
And I don't have to worry, only worry is him
She do anything necessary for him
And I do anything necessary for her
So don't let the necessary occur, yep
All I need in this life of sin is me and my girlfriend (me and my girlfriend)
Down to ride 'til the very end, is me and my boyfriend (me and my boyfriend) (that's right)
All I need in this life of sin is me and my girlfriend (me and my girlfriend) (look for me)
Down to ride 'til the very end, is me and my boyfriend (me and my boyfriend)
If I was your girlfriend
I'll be there for you, if somebody hurts you
Even if that somebody was me (that's right!)
Yeah-hee (break it down for 'em, B!)
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be
And so I put this on my life
Nobody or nothing will ever come between us
And I promise I'll give my life
My love and my trust if you was my boyfriend (one more time!)
It's on my life
The air that I breathe in, all that I believe in
I promise I'll give my life
My love and my trust if you was my boyfriend
All I need in this life of sin is me and my girlfriend (me and my girlfriend)
Down to ride 'til the very end, is me and my boyfriend (me and my boyfriend) (that's right)
All I need in this life of sin is me and my girlfriend (me and my girlfriend)
Down to ride 'til the very end, is me and my boyfriend (me and my boyfriend)



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